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How Deep Paperback – April 7, 2019
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Sing along and worship with your children and watch as a gospel story unfolds.
Synced with the lyrics of “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us” by Stuart Townend, the images tell the story of a father and his two sons and an eventful trip at sea.
This story, put together by youth minister, Mark Restaino, will grab your heart and serve as a special way for you to communicate the gospel to your children.
Invest in a copy today and please share with your church community.
- Print length36 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateApril 7, 2019
- Dimensions8.5 x 0.09 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101095060465
- ISBN-13978-1095060469
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- Publisher : Independently published (April 7, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 36 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1095060465
- ISBN-13 : 978-1095060469
- Item Weight : 3.84 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.09 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,905,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,360 in Children's Songbooks (Books)
- #1,638 in Children's Boats & Ships Books (Books)
- #1,955 in Children's Christian Action & Adventure Fiction
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About the author

Mark Restaino is a full time youth minister and lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and two daughters.
He got the idea for his first story while on a retreat with his youth group students. His other stories also seem to come to him in the quiet moments as he reflects on his life and relationship with Christ.
He is personally drawn to the symbolism and foreshadowing that God weaves throughout the Bible and believes they serve as beautiful defenses in apologetics.
In reflection of his creator, he strives to write stories that capture readers' hearts and minds while symbolically sharing the faith and gospel message.
He prays that his stories kindle the fire of the Holy Spirit within you, your family, and your church community.
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Customers love the illustrations in this children's book, with one noting how the pictures effectively tell a story. Moreover, the book effectively illustrates God's love for children, and one customer mentions it serves as a lovely way to share the Gospel.
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Customers love the illustrations in the book, with one noting how they effectively tell a story, while another appreciates how they beautifully illustrate the sacrifice.
"...I love how this story uses illustrations matching the words of 'How Deep The Father's Love ' to depict the great love of God for all His children,..." Read more
"...He loves the illustrations and wants to read it over and over. What a beautiful way to illustrate the sacrifice that was made for us!!" Read more
"...Well illustrated this is a good story once you understand what it means. It WAS strange that the dead child was suddenly half way sitting up...." Read more
"...I love this author and his style for teaching within a story. I believe children learn more this way...." Read more
Customers appreciate the educational value of the book, noting how it illustrates God's love and serves as a lovely way to share the Gospel with children.
"...the words of 'How Deep The Father's Love ' to depict the great love of God for all His children, and the sacrifice which Jesus made upon the Cross..." Read more
"...I believe children learn more this way. It is easy to read and be understood or explained to children. It’s a great tool for parents and caregivers...." Read more
"A favorite hymn set to incredible pictures to illustrates God’s incredible love for us. Sweet idea! My girls love it." Read more
Customers like the book's concept, describing it as a cute kids' book.
"Mostly it was a cute kids book. I personally could not read it without it being a song in my head...." Read more
"...Sweet idea! My girls love it." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020A simple, yet beautifully portrayed tale of a father's deep love for his children. I love how this story uses illustrations matching the words of 'How Deep The Father's Love ' to depict the great love of God for all His children, and the sacrifice which Jesus made upon the Cross that everyone may know His Father’s Love. A lovely way to share the Gospel with children, especially during this Easter Season. Read as a free download from the author but this is my honest and voluntary review.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021We absolutely loved reading/singing this to our almost 3 year old. He loves the illustrations and wants to read it over and over. What a beautiful way to illustrate the sacrifice that was made for us!!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020Mostly it was a cute kids book. I personally could not read it without it being a song in my head. In one way I really liked it, but in another way it was too much “allegory” for me. I think most families would really enjoy it and I urge you to try it for yourselves!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021I think it would be better to put the list of symbols at the front of the book so readers will understand the story as they read it. I kept thinking to myself, "This sounds like a song we sing at church." Then I saw the apparently drowned son in the boat and wondered what in the world that had to do with the church song. I didn't really get it until I saw the symbols listed at the END of the story.
Well illustrated this is a good story once you understand what it means. It WAS strange that the dead child was suddenly half way sitting up. That just made me think he hadn't drowned after all. So, yeah, the explanation page definitely needs to come BEFORE the story.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023If you just look at the pictures in this book, it's actually quite powerful and well done, although a bit heart-wrenching until you know the Dad saves his son from drowning...
The text is from a religious song which I am not familiar with so it didn't quite make sense with the pictures. Perhaps if you know the song, the book would make better sense.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020I read this book on kindle courtesy of the author. I love this author and his style for teaching within a story. I believe children learn more this way. It is easy to read and be understood or explained to children. It’s a great tool for parents and caregivers. Love the authors creativity.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020A favorite hymn set to incredible pictures to illustrates God’s incredible love for us. Sweet idea! My girls love it.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023As I understand, the story is based on a song and what you have in the book are the lyrics of the song that contain a story about Jesus and His sacrifice for mankind. The illustration portray a father saving his sun. The story has a happy ending.
This book will work best for parents who know the song and can teach their children to sing along while looking at the illustrations.
Top reviews from other countries
- Suzanne HareReviewed in Canada on March 12, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Children’s Book
It was nice to read about Heavenly Father and have it related to a story through amazing illustrations. The book is beautiful and provides an opportunity for parents to share with children the gospel. The language is age appropriate. Even the clouds in the sky were symbolic. What a great gift to give you children.
I received this book for free from Booksprout and have voluntarily left a review.
- P&MReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2020
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
I did like this book because i know the song. However if you are not a Christian the words may seem strange going alongside pictures like that.
- B. LavoieReviewed in Canada on March 12, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
This book is a beautifully illustrated way to share the Gospel with children. Yes it’s got intense moments, but it presents a great opportunity for discussion of just how much Father God loves us.